The 15 best family resorts in Greece

The number of tourists who choose Greece as their holiday destination is not diminishing. The country is not exclusively famous for its comfortable climate, clean sea and tasty national cuisine. Rich history and tons of cultural monuments also contribute to the popularity of the resorts.

Family hotels in Greece will be pleased to meet you at any time of the year. All-inclusive meals are the most optimal choice. Children will feel comfortable in all these establishments. For them, the places have special menus, professional animators, and even comprehensive entertainment programs. In addition, they have pools, playgrounds, kids’ clubs, and babysitters.

All this will enable both the parents and the children to have a fulfilling experience on vacation. The beach season starts mid-spring and ends in late fall. Winter is a great time for sightseeing.

Grecotel Olympia Oasis & Aqua Park 5*

This place features all the amenities for a comfortable vacation. There are spacious sea view rooms and rich gardens. The meals are tasty and nicely-served here. Entertainment is provided by the staff as well. Living areas in family rooms can be rearranged with the help of sliding doors. Such a solution allows the rooms to fit the individual preferences of every guest.

The complex has six restaurants, bars and a sweet-shop. There, a wide range of premium brand wines, cocktails and healthy juices is available. There is even a special tasting room with a professional sommelier working there. Kids are offered with a special meals menu as well.

The place is deservedly considered one of the best locations for visiting tours and discovering the culture of the resort. The area of the complex includes 500 acres of coastal woodland. The location is perfectly suitable for horseback riding, trekking, and mountain biking. The beach has received the Blue Flag award. There, you can not only sunbathe but also participate in water sports and join boat trips.

Pools with slides and a lazy river are available here as well. The themed water park features various slides.

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Atlantica Dreams Resort 5*

This place is located on the first line. It enables the guests to enjoy the unique views of the crystal clear sea waters. They can also work out in the gym, enjoy relaxing spa treatments and discover new tastes by experiencing local gastronomy.

It features thirteen different food outlets. At the main restaurant, breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served every day in buffet style. Cooking stations are surrounding the area.

There, you will also find restaurants that specialize in local, Italian, American, and Mediterranean cuisines. The bars are located by the pool, on the beach, and in the lounge. The latter features live music in the evenings. There is also a separate establishment for kids’ entertainment and live sports broadcasts.

Another bar is the place where evening shows are performed. The guests can stay indoors or move to the open terrace to privately enjoy the breathtaking views of the surroundings. Here, you can also play football or tennis, relax in the spa, or even practice archery. Children will enjoy their time in the kids’ club.

Mandola Rosa Grecotel Boutique Resort 5*

This establishment is located by the beach and surrounded by flowering gardens. The tourists can check-in to luxury suites and villas with sea views and private pools. The place regularly holds entertaining and sporting events. The tour desk services are available for planning a thrilling and memorable journey.

The location is suitable for horseback riding, trekking and riding mountain bikes. Almost every form of fitness is available:

• diving
• swimming classes
• water aerobics and Pilates
• individual classes with instructors
• yoga
• tennis
• paintball
• dancing classes

The spa center offers hot tubs with hydromassaging features and therapy rooms. There is also a heated indoor pool, saunas and steam rooms. Between the treatments, the guests can relax in special loggias. The fitness room is available at the same location.

There are multiple famous vineyards located within walking distance from the complex. Wine tasting sessions are held there regularly, featuring some of the best wines in Europe. Tourists with kids can visit the themed water park with a variety of slides.

Lyttos Beach 5*

This complex is ten minutes’ walk from the beach. The rooms offer nice views of the sea. The city center is within walking distance. The guests will surely enjoy the assortment of entertainment activities as well as the performance of the professional team of animators.

Multiple pools are open on the territory: public, private, and even Olympic-size ones for professional training. The territory also features 21 tennis courts. Twice a year, world-class sporting events are held there. The visitors will enjoy the family water park and the flourishing garden, which is a perfect place for a picnic.

The services available for families with children are:

• a buffet for kids in the main restaurant
• a mini-club with all sorts of recreational and educational activities
• a teenagers’ club with entertainment programs for mornings and afternoons
• themed beach events in the mornings
• movie-watching sessions for kids in the evenings
• babysitting services for an additional fee
• a team of animators for children

The place also features a gym, a beauty salon, areas for gymnastics, aerobics, yoga, Pilates, and Zumba. There is also a water park and an amphitheater, where mini discos for kids and other evening entertainment are held.

Creta Maris 5*

This is a great choice for going on a vacation with children. The rooms are decorated stylishly and feature a variety of views. It includes the unparalleled views of the sea, flourishing gardens or gorgeous mountains. Spacious luxury suites and villas with private pools are available for booking.

The private beach of the complex received the Blue Flag award. The territory features sixteen pools, a water park, a kids’ club, seven restaurants, five eateries, and ten bars. The guests will especially enjoy the open-air cinema, the wide range of spa services and hammam.

Healthy lifestyle fans will appreciate both the high-quality equipment in the gym and the open-air sports facilities. The professional team of animators and artists impresses the guests every day. Cultural and entertainment events are held here regularly. They enable the visitors to discover local history and relax their bodies and souls.

Astir Odysseus Kos Resort & Spa 5*

There are 337 rooms and luxury suites to choose from. It features a modern design and functional planning. Combined with the unpretentious luxury and aesthetic elegance, they set the mood for a vacation right away. The rooms feature views of the sea, pools, and picturesque green gardens.

The restaurants here specialize in Mediterranean and international cuisines. The bars serve refreshing cocktails and light snacks. Everything here is scrupulously thought out. Everyone can find an activity they will be interested in. The team of animators organizes entertainment, cultural and sport events in special areas every day.

The list of available activities includes:

• rock climbing in the special area
• water sports
• tennis and ping pong
• water aerobics
• scuba diving
• boccia
• yoga

You can also play darts, chess, mini-football, basketball, or visit a theater. The territory of the complex features multiple pools. There are two open-air ones with hydromassage features, two pools for kids, and one indoor pool. The guests can use sun loungers and parasols for free.

Radisson Blu Beach Resort, Milatos Crete 5*

This complex is located right on the coast. There are 318 gorgeous rooms and luxury suites available. They feature views on the gulf and on the flourishing gardens. You can also enjoy the views from private terraces.

There are unique cultural, archeological and historical sites as well as natural attractions available within walking distance. A water park is also located nearby. The marine aquarium is especially popular among tourists.

The territory features a private sandy beach, a spa, five pools, and a kids’ club. All the conditions for a comfortable and thrilling family trip. Six bars and six restaurants are available here. The kitchen is led by a chef, whose recipes were awarded with a Michelin star.

The master skillfully combines local and international standards, resulting in a truly unique food concept. The majority of restaurants offer both new tastes and picturesque views of the surroundings.

Fodele Beach & Water Park Holiday Resort 5*

The complex is located on the side of a mountain. The bungalows are surrounded by blooming gardens. The masseurs at the spa will help the guests relax, while the therapeutic treatments will reduce stress. It is a great option for those who are looking for new tastes.

The guests can visit the restaurant at the beach, which specializes in seafood as well as in the following cuisines:

• Greek
• French
• Italian

In every restaurant, there are open-air terraces. They enable the visitors to enjoy peaceful and inspiring views during the meal. The complex also has tennis and basketball courts. Every visitor can practice archery as well. All the required equipment is available for rent.

There are a number of equipped private areas available on the territory as well as three swimming pools. The guest can participate in scuba diving or try any other sport at the beach. Another option is to visit the local water park. It offers a variety of slides and rides. The kids will be entertained by a team of animators. The snack bar offers refreshing drinks and appetizers.

Grecotel La Riviera & Aqua Park 5*

The sea view rooms here are decorated in Mediterranean style. A variety of interesting restaurants are available here.
The spacious area of the complex is perfect for horseback riding, trekking, and mountain biking. It features one of the longest sandy beaches awarded with a Blue Flag. It is located within walking distance from the complex. There, you can participate in diving, water aerobics, Pilates, and all sorts of water sports.

A team of animators works here every day. The place offers multiple pools including ones with slides and a lazy river. The themed water park is available as well. You can take aerial yoga classes, work out with a personal instructor, or visit swimming classes to improve your skills.

Tennis classes are popular among guests as well. There are individual and group tennis sessions available. You can even organize a paintball competition with your friends.

The paraglider will deliver an unparalleled experience of enjoying the bird’s-eye views of the resort. Dancing lessons will help you develop the grace and precision of movements as well as improve your sense of rhythm.

Mitsis Faliraki Beach Hotel & Spa 5*

This place is located on the east coast of the resort. Its wide sandy beach has a smooth entrance to the sea, which is safe even for kids. There are twenty fresh water pools, seven restaurants and three bars. The guests can choose from a variety of afternoon and evening activities.

There are 348 rooms to choose from. The additional amenities include:

• an open-air fitness area
• tennis courts
• a mini-football field
• basketball courts

Sport events are held here regularly. In the mini-club for kids, a variety of entertaining and educational activities are available. It includes handiwork and sports classes, film movie-watching sessions, healthy exercises, and more. In addition, there is a fresh water pool for kids and a playground.

The chef of one of the restaurants performs themed cooking master-classes every week. The place also holds mini discos for young tourists aged 4 to 7.

Mitsis Rinela Beach Resort & Spa 5*

Is located near the sandy beach awarded with a Blue Flag. The entrance to the sea is smooth, and there are new wooden sun loungers and parasols available.

There is an option to choose from 398 spacious rooms with private or public pools. The visitors enjoy participating in water sports such as windsurfing, water skiing, scuba diving, and canoeing. Traditional pastimes include playing by the pool with water slides and sunbathing on the beach. There are public recreation areas available as well.

The complex has multiple themed restaurants. The main one offers local and international cuisines. Themed evenings are held here regularly. The Greek tavern features Mediterranean, Cretan, and Greek dishes. There, you can also enjoy the sea view during the meal.

There are restaurants that specialize in Italian and Pan-Asian cuisines. The place features a steakhouse, a beach barbeque corner, a pizzeria, and a patisserie. In addition, there are bars in the lounge, by the pool and in open-air.

The restaurant with a private and romantic atmosphere is especially popular among guests. Here, you can enjoy gourmet vines and premium appetizers.

Atlantica Holiday Village Rhodes 5*

The resort village is located just 250 meters from the beach. It features a decent combination of luxury and comfort. In its large area, there are interesting activities and entertainment that would suit any taste. It is a great option for families with children.

The guests can choose from rooms with views of the pool or garden territory. Some of the rooms feature private pools and massaging hot tubs. The place offers a free parking lot, and twelve food outlets: restaurants and bars. There, the guests can choose from a wide range of meals and drinks.

The breakfast options include:

• continental
• traditional English and Irish
• vegetarian

The food is served buffet style. Restaurants with Italian, American and international cuisines are available near the complex.

Entertainment activities available here are as follows:

• tennis
• evening shows
• karaoke
• movie theater
• spa
• waterpark
• football
• diving
• archery
• volleyball

Multiple famous cultural, historical and natural attractions are available nearby.

Grecotel Marine Palace & Aqua Park 4*

The complex is designed like a coastal Greek village surrounded by blooming gardens. Kids and adults will be able to enjoy a variety of entertainment activities here. Movie nights and cultural events with live folklore music are regularly held here as well. The traditional cuisine will please the guests with new combinations and unusual tastes.

There are multiple food outlets available on the territory:

• an American buffet
• a fitness food outlet with healthy meals
• a Greek tavern
• a barbeque area
• a patisserie
• a kids’ buffet

The restaurants offer continental, Asian, and Italian cuisines. There are eighteen types of rooms offered to guests. It includes a decent choice of comfortable family bungalows and suites. There are themed studios and apartments next to the water park and the lagoon pool.

The territory features multiple pools: a lagoon-style, a sea water, a tropical open-air pool with hydromassaging features, and a landscaped pool. In addition, there is an indoor pool in the spa and several swimming pools for kids. The complex is located on a Blue Flag sandy beach with two bays.

Kipriotis Aqualand Hotel 4*

Some of the rooms here feature private sea view balconies. The tourists can benefit from the free parking lot, enjoy the open-air swimming pool with a bar, or visit the fitness area. It is also possible to rent a bike or a car and discover the surroundings. Families with children tend to spend most of their time here in the water park.

There is also a team of animators. They organize afternoon and evening entertainment. A kids’ club is available as well. In addition, it is possible to opt-in for babysitting services. Breakfast is served buffet style here. The restaurant offers a special menu with a themed buffet for kids.

You can visit water aerobics classes or play ping pong here too. The guests can get a free transfer. It will be a taxi to and from the airport. Essential goods stores and souvenir shops are located within walking distance from the complex.

There are a variety of restaurants around the place. There are seafood restaurants, steakhouses and bars. During their free time, guests can discover historical sites in the area. Another option to have a memorable vacation is to visit local nightclubs at the beach and by the pool.

Star Beach Village & Water Park 4*

This place features a 700 square meter swimming pool and a water park with a decent number of water slides and rides. It is located on a four-acre area in the most picturesque place in the resort. It will surely deliver a positive vacation experience.
The staff provides the guests with sun loungers, parasols and towels. You can play mini-football or basketball here. Another option would be to have a workout in the fitness room.

Kids’ club is open every day. Any child aged from 4 to 12 is invited there. The main pool features light shows, and all sorts of sport competitions and games are held there.

Themed nights are organized three times a week. The team of animators scrupulously prepares the entertainment program that features a variety of shows. Once a week, there is a dance carnival held here. On another day, Cretan and Greek live music is performed. Interesting circus performances are held regularly as well.

There is also a spa available within the complex. The professionals carefully take into account all personal preferences and issues of the guests. It enables them to deliver a personalized service of an unparalleled quality.

Three restaurants as well as several bars and cafes are open on the territory. The menu features a wide range of traditional and modern recipes. Only fresh local ingredients are used in cooking.